INSIDECARROLL A Publication of the Carroll ISD Board and Community Relations Department 2400 NORTH CARROLL AVENUE SOUTHLAKE, TX 76092 817.949.7080 SouthlakeCarroll.edu
STAFF & CONTRIBUTORS CISD Superintendent Dr. David J. Faltys Assistant Superintendent for Board and Community Relations Julie Thannum, APR Assistant Director of Marketing Jill Webb Communications Specialist Hayley Herring
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Gillian Barth Kyle Conway Pamela Hammonds Rick Herrin Caitlin McKenzie Audrey Sellers Lori Stacy Mike Tesoriero
Superintendent’s Message Roy Disney once said, “When your values are clear to you, making decisions becomes easier.” I truly believe that. Building on a Dragon tradition of excellence, the mission of the Carroll Independent School District is to foster a safe, caring and creative learning environment that inspires students to realize their full potential as they positively impact the world around them. As Dragons, we value excellence, relationships, character and integrity, innovation, open and honest communication, and compassionate service. Being a Dragon doesn’t mean you are always the best, but rather it means you always give your best and do your best. It means striving for excellence and pushing yourself toward continuous improvement. We want that for all our students, and we believe the path to get to a brighter future goes directly through the Carroll ISD Strategic Plan. Like Roy Disney, I believe that keeping our values clear and in front of us helps us have a clear vision as we make decisions in the best interests of students. In this sense, the Strategic Plan serves as our compass or true north, guiding us ever closer to our mission and vision for all students. We work hard in Carroll ISD to protect the tradition of excellence that has become our culture and norm. We believe strong and meaningful relationships that value and respect the differences in all people are essential to success. We believe in helping children build resiliency as they reach their emotional, social and academic potential, and that children must feel safe and loved to learn effectively. In Carroll ISD, character and integrity matter. In turn, we believe innovation and continuous improvement are essential for excellence and yield life-long learners. Passion sustains excellence. And because we believe this, all students have unique talents, gifts and abilities and should use them to positively impact the world. If we follow our Strategic Plan effectively, our decisions and actions will always be student-centered. Inside Carroll magazine is an annual publication dedicated to giving you a closer look at Carroll ISD. We are a proud community that believes in the value of education, and we want what is best for our children. But more than that, we strive to help each student find his or her voice, to discover individual talents and to help our Dragons, big and small, make a difference in the world around them. As you read the stories and features in this year’s Inside Carroll, I hope that you’ll get a clearer picture of our vision for all Dragons and that you’ll join us on this journey.
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